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Quick Guide for Configuring Whitebook Z91N
Whitebook series of Notebook Platforms are designed with easy-to-configure flexibility in
mind to provide the following benefits:
• The platforms are available without CPU, memory modules and hard disks to allow
flexible configuration and value-add by resellers
• Acquiring major components at up-to-date market prices
• Quick and easy configuration process, easier than building desktops
• Flexible options of Optical Drive options
• Easy to service
Please read through the following sections of this Quick Guide for the instructions of
configuring different components:
• Precautions
• Installing CPU
• Installing Memory Modules
• Installing 802.11 Wireless Module
• Installing Hard Disk Drive
• Installing Optical Drives
Precautions
1. Prepare a clean and ample bench space to work on to avoid scratching and lost of
small screws. Proper electrostatic discharge measures and ESD wrist band is
recommended.
2. Remove all rings, watches and any other metal objects from your hands.
3. Make sure power is NOT connected to the unit.
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- Page 1 Quick Guide for Configuring Whitebook Z91N Whitebook series of Notebook Platforms are designed with easy-to-configure flexibility in mind to provide the following benefits: • The platforms are available without CPU, memory modules and hard disks to allow flexible configuration and value-add by resellers •...
- Page 2 4. Always make sure battery is removed for any installation of components. Remove battery by slide and hold the latch, and then lift the battery. 5. Always use appropriate tools, especially the right size of Philips head screwdriver. Size No.1 Philips head screw driver is used for most of the screws mentioned in this guide. Phillips-head Screwdriver Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to fasten/remove the K- or B-typed screws.
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Page 3: Installing Cpu
Installing CPU 1. Lay the Z91N unit bottom side up on the bench and make sure the power is disconnected, and the battery is removed. 2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the CPU cover and slightly slide the cover to the side to remover it. - Page 4 5. Use a “Slot head” screw driver to turn the CPU locking screw on the CPU socket 180 degree counter clockwise to unlock position. unlock 6. Now you are ready to install the CPU. Do not touch the CPU pins directly with fingers. Use a suction tool to handle the CPU if possible.
- Page 5 10. Standard shipment of Z91N come with thermal compound applied to the heat sink already. Remove the foil which protects the compound. Carefully put back the heat sink covering the CPU, making sure the fin portion of the heat sink goes into the space as before it was taken out, and fasten the four screws by evenly applying the approximately same few turns one by one.
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Page 6: Installing Memory Module
Installing Memory Module 1. Lay the Z91N unit bottom side up on the bench and make sure the power is disconnected, and the battery is removed. 2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the DDR door and slightly slide the cover to the side to remover it. - Page 7 Installing the 802.11 Wireless Module 1. Z91N may be delivered to you with or without the 802.11 Wireless Module installed. Following the instructions to install it if required. 2. Follow the same steps as in “Installing the Memory Module” to remove the DDR door.
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Page 8: Installing Hard Disk Drive
Installing Hard Disk Drive 1. Lay the unit bottom side up on the bench. Remove the two screws holding the cover of the hard disk compartment and take out the cover. HDD door 2. Put the hard disk into the metal cover coming with the installation kit, secure the four side screws. -
Page 9: Installing Optical Drive
Installing Optical Drive 1. Z91N is shipped without Optical Drive, or with any of the following: CD-ROM, DVD, or Combo Drive. 2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the ODD module. 3. Insert the new drive and push all the way into the slot.